irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
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named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate Heritage Initiative
Dedicated program to advance preservation as a climate solution, focusing on resilience and sustainable stewardship of historic places.
Craftsman Training Program
Hands-on training initiative that engages local artisans in restoration work at international project sites in the U.S., Peru, and Cambodia.
Crisis Response Program
Provides rapid resources and expertise for early recovery actions at heritage sites impacted by natural disasters, conflict, or climate events.
Jewish Heritage Program
Supports conservation of the built legacy of Jewish life worldwide, including synagogues, cemeteries, and historic neighborhoods.
World Monuments Watch
Biennial list of culturally significant sites facing urgent threats, selected to raise awareness and mobilize preservation efforts.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Design and Architecture Education Support 1 activity
- Awarding innovation in modern architecture preservationFunds and recognizes innovative preservation work through the biannual World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize awarded to preservationists developing solutions for threatened modern architecture.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Capacity building and training for heritage conservation professionalsProvides hands-on training and educational programs for emerging conservation professionals through initiatives such as the CRAFT Educational Program with Tsinghua University and a craftsman training program at international project sites in the U.S., Peru, and Cambodia.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding conservation and preservation projectsRaises and allocates funds to support conservation efforts at cultural heritage sites, including $300 million for over 700 sites globally, $20 million for projects in China, and $19 million for heritage projects in France since 1989.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Global events and travel programs for heritage engagementOffers a global calendar of events and travel opportunities that provide firsthand exposure to World Monuments Fund's preservation projects, fostering public engagement and education.
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Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 1 activity
- Preservation of cultural heritage at historic sites globallyConducts on-the-ground conservation and restoration projects at over 700 cultural heritage sites across 113 countries, including major initiatives in China, France, India, Peru, Cambodia, and the UK, using international standards and in partnership with local institutions.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Public engagement through exhibitions, lectures, and publicationsProduces exhibitions such as "Modern Solutions for Saving Modern Landmarks," hosts an annual lecture series, publishes newsletters, and maintains a public website to communicate preservation efforts and engage the public.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Research and archival digitization for cultural heritageOperates a digital archival program that digitizes technical reports, images, and publications from restoration projects into a library accessible to U.S. universities, researchers, and students.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Management of the World Monuments Watch advocacy programOperates the biennial World Monuments Watch to identify and advocate for endangered cultural heritage sites globally, including producing the Watch List and supporting advocacy efforts that contribute to UNESCO World Heritage inscription and public awareness campaigns.
- Support for sustainable tourism and site managementImplements sustainable tourism programs and develops interpretation centers, such as at the Qianlong Garden, to balance public access and economic benefits with the preservation needs of fragile historic sites.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36.03M
Contributions & grants$34.02M94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2.29M6%
Other revenue$-287K
expenses
Total expenses$23.94M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$6.95M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$96.02M
Cash$23.87M
Investments$41.95M
Liabilities$7.79M
Net assets$88.23M
Liquid reserves33.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BENEDICTE DE MONTLAUR | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 45 | $517K |
| REBECCA JOHNSON | CFAO | 45 | $284K |
| JONATHAN BELL | VP PROGRAMS | 45 | $262K |
| DARLENE MCCLOUD | EXECUTIVE VP (ENDED) | 45 | $219K |
| KARAUGH BROWN | VP DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS (ENDED) | 45 | $200K |
| JEFFREY R ALLEN | SENIOR REGIONAL DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST ASIA | 45 | $195K |
| JUDITH WALKER | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 45 | $179K |
| JEFFREY REINKE | EXECUTIVE VP (AS OF 6/2024) | 45 | $142K |
board members · 17
- ANNABELLE SELLDORF — TRUSTEE
- ANTHONY V THOMPSON — TRUSTEE
- BART FRIEDMAN — TRUSTEE
- BERNARD SELZ — TRUSTEE
- BROOK BERLIND — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN — TRUSTEE
- DEBORAH M LEHR — TRUSTEE
- DONNA PERRET ROSEN — TRUSTEE
- FERNANDA M KELLOGG — TRUSTEE
- GREGORY ANNENBERG WEINGARTEN — TRUSTEE
- HELENE MARIE SHAFRAN — TRUSTEE
- HENRY ISEMAN — TRUSTEE
- JOHN J KERR JR ESQ — VICE CHAIR
- JUAN CARLOS VERME GIANNONI — TRUSTEE
- JUAN PABLO MOLYNEUX DE STANDISH-BYR — TRUSTEE
- KWAME ANTHONY APPIAH — TRUSTEE
- LINN FEIDELSON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Asociación Fondo Español para la Restauración de Monumentos – World Monuments Fund España Partner — Global affiliate organization operating under the World Monuments Fund name and logo
- Associação World Monuments Fund - Portugal Partner — Global affiliate organization operating under the World Monuments Fund name and logo
- Beijing Municipality Government Government — Invited WMF to register as the first foreign NGO dedicated to cultural heritage preservation in China.
- British Council Partner — Collaborates with WMF Britain through the Cultural Protection Fund to support heritage conservation projects in conflict-affected regions.
- Cambodia Government — Operates offices and preservation projects in partnership with local entities in Cambodia.
- Charity Navigator Network — WMF has a 4 Star rating on Charity Navigator, indicating accountability and transparency
- Cultural Heritage Bureau Government — Invited WMF to register as the first foreign NGO dedicated to cultural heritage preservation in China.
- Fondazione World Monuments Fund Italia ETS Partner — Global affiliate organization operating under the World Monuments Fund name and logo
- France Government — Operates offices and affiliates in France for cultural heritage preservation initiatives.
- GB Communication Partner — Handles communications for WMF in France.
- Guidestar Network — WMF maintains a profile on Guidestar (Candid), demonstrating organizational transparency
- H.H. Gajsingh, Maharaja of Jodhpur Partner — Spearheaded the establishment of WMF India and supports its heritage conservation initiatives.
- India Government — Conducts preservation work through an office and local partnerships in India.
- International Council Network — Global community of supporters including WMF’s Board of Trustees and affiliate Trustees, as well as the Junior Board.
- Knoll Partner — Co-sponsors the biannual World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize for innovation in modern architecture preservation.
- Ma’u Henua Indigenous Community Partner — Collaborated with WMF through the World Monuments Watch to support stewardship of ancestral heritage on Rapa Nui.
- Palace Museum Partner — Partnered on the restoration of the Qianlong Garden and development of a new interpretation center.
- Palace Museum Partner — Partnered with WMF on conservation work at Qianlong Garden in Beijing, China.
- Peru Government — Implements restoration and training programs at project sites in Peru.
- Portugal Government — Maintains an affiliate office in Portugal for heritage preservation activities.
- Shanxi Cultural Relics Institute Partner — Co-organizing a conference on climate change impacts on cultural heritage in Shanxi.
- Spain Government — Operates an affiliate office in Spain to support cultural heritage projects.
- Tencent Charity Foundation Partner — Co-organizing a conference on climate change impacts on cultural heritage in Shanxi.
- Tsinghua University Partner — Co-launched the CRAFT Educational Program to train heritage conservation professionals.
- UK Government — Conducts preservation initiatives through an affiliate office in the United Kingdom.
- UNESCO Government — Collaborates on heritage recognition, including the inscription of sites like Chankillo on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- UNESCO Government — Engaged with UNESCO during early efforts to stabilize the Tower of Pisa, reflecting a connection to international heritage bodies.
- WMF in Britain Network — UK-based affiliate offering membership and programming aligned with the International Council
- World Monuments Fund (USA) Beijing Representative Office/世界建筑文物保护基金会（美国）北京代表处 Partner — Global affiliate organization operating under the World Monuments Fund name and logo
- World Monuments Fund - France Partner — Global affiliate organization operating under the World Monuments Fund name and logo
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Conservationmethodology: community-engaged-conservationBy involving local communities in conservation planning and implementation, we enhance social resilience and inclusion because participatory stewardship strengthens cultural continuity, local capacity, and equitable ownership of heritage outcomes.
- Crisis-Responsive Conservationmethodology: crisis-response-conservationBy deploying rapid response resources immediately after natural disasters or conflict, we enable early recovery of cultural heritage and prevent irreversible loss because timely intervention stabilizes sites and supports community resilience during recovery.
- Heritage as Resilience Frameworkmethodology: heritage-for-resilienceBy using cultural heritage conservation as a vehicle to address climate change, underrepresentation, imbalanced tourism, and post-crisis recovery, we produce more resilient and inclusive societies because heritage projects become platforms for systemic social and environmental adaptation.
- People-First Community Engagementmethodology: people-first_approachBy centering community relationships, collaboration, humility, and listening in preservation work, we produce more sustainable and socially beneficial conservation outcomes because local stewardship and cultural connection increase project legitimacy, long-term viability, and social resilience.
- Watch-Driven Advocacy and Partnership Modelmethodology: watch-based_partnership_modelBy selecting high-risk, high-significance heritage sites for the biennial World Monuments Watch list, we generate global visibility and advocacy that catalyzes local conservation action, because the attention mobilizes partnerships, funding, and on-the-ground impact through coordinated educational, training, and advocacy efforts.